Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Salem
In Salem (OR), the median pay for medical secretaries and administrative assistants is $23.52 an hour ($48,920 a year). About 1,440 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($45,930). It is 2% lower than the Oregon median ($50,130).
Pay range for medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Salem (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.81 | $39,120 |
| 25% of workers | $21.62 | $44,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.52 | $48,920 |
| 75% of workers | $27.68 | $57,580 |
| 90% of workers | $28.84 | $59,980 |
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $54,560 | 8,290 |
| Albany | $51,650 | 310 |
| Bend | $50,640 | 1,290 |
| Grants Pass | $49,430 | 300 |
| Salem (this page) | $48,920 | 1,440 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $48,380 | 1,560 |
| Corvallis | $47,850 | 430 |
| Medford | $47,230 | 1,180 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical secretaries and administrative assistants
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 89,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Salem (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $55,660 |
| Office Clerks, General | $50,650 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,790 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $38,510 |
| Medical Assistants | $50,240 |
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